Basso keeps Vuelta's golden dream alive

Ivan Basso (Liquigas) in Vuelta a España stage seven in Valencia.

Ivan Basso (Liquigas) in Vuelta a España stage seven in Valencia. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Ivan Basso (Liquigas) faces two demanding mountain stages today and tomorrow at the Vuelta a España. He lost time on his rivals in yesterday's Valencia time trial and needs to recover the difference to keep within reach of the leader's gold jersey.